School Psychologist (Remote)

Legacy Traditional Schools•Columbia, SC

4d•Remote

About The Position

The School Psychologist provides comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation, counseling, consultation, and behavioral support services exclusively through secure, compliant digital platforms. The role identifies students’ academic, behavioral, and emotional needs; interprets assessment data; guides multidisciplinary teams in eligibility decisions and intervention planning; and provides individual and group counseling as appropriate. The psychologist collaborates remotely with educators, families, and administrators across multiple campuses to support Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), provide Section 504 consultation, contribute to threat assessment and crisis response processes, and ensure equitable access to services. Services are delivered in compliance with IDEA, FERPA, and state requirements in a fully remote environment. The position includes administering and interpreting assessments, leading virtual multidisciplinary evaluation team meetings, preparing electronic reports, conducting virtual observations and functional behavioral assessments, facilitating virtual IEP and MTSS meetings, delivering virtual counseling and professional learning, and supporting crisis response. The psychologist maintains confidential documentation, follows applicable legal and professional standards, and keeps required state licensure current. The role is remote, with work performed from a home office using secure internet and compliant telepractice technology. Occasional in-person professional development and campus travel may be required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Education or School Psychology.
Valid state-specific certification or credential authorizing service as a School Psychologist in the state(s) where services are provided.
Successfully pass a criminal history background check in accordance with applicable state and organizational requirements.
Deep understanding of cognitive, academic, and social-emotional development.
Expert knowledge of psycho-educational assessment instruments and interpretation techniques.
Proficiency in test administration, data analysis, eligibility determination, and IEP development.
Ability to conduct virtual observations, functional behavioral assessments, and environmental analyses using remote protocols.
Strong analytical, diagnostic, written communication, organizational, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage complex caseloads across multiple campuses remotely.
Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
Comprehensive understanding of special education laws, including IDEA, Section 504, and Child Find requirements.
Commitment to professional ethics and culturally responsive psychological services.
Advanced proficiency with teleassessment tools, digital service platforms, and secure data systems.
Thorough understanding of teleassessment validity standards, remote testing limitations, and best practices for virtual service delivery.

Nice To Haves

Educational Specialist degree or higher.

Responsibilities

Administer, score, and interpret cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional assessments using approved tele-assessment tools and virtual observation protocols.
Lead virtual multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) meetings to determine special education eligibility and develop data-driven service recommendations.
Prepare comprehensive electronic evaluation reports that integrate data sources and summarize findings, interpretations, and recommendations in compliance with applicable timelines.
Conduct virtual observations, functional behavioral assessments (FBA), and environmental analyses using remote protocols; evaluate digital assessment validity and document tele-assessment limitations.
Partner with teachers, parents, and administrators to design evidence-based academic and behavioral interventions.
Facilitate virtual IEP and MTSS meetings, interpret assessment results, and guide data-based decision making.
Provide virtual professional learning on mental health, behavioral supports, and RTI/MTSS processes.
Consult with campus leadership during crises and threat assessments; conduct risk analysis and documentation review; assist with safety plans and post-crisis strategies in coordination with on-site teams.
Deliver virtual individual and group counseling and social-emotional support aligned with IEP and Section 504 plans.
Implement behavior intervention plans (BIP) and collaborate with staff on progress monitoring in digital learning environments.
Conduct virtual student observations and consultations to inform intervention planning and service adjustments.
Provide remote crisis intervention support in accordance with district protocols and nonviolent crisis response standards, and assist with post-incident recovery planning.
Maintain detailed, confidential electronic counseling notes and progress documentation.
Ensure services adhere to IDEA, FERPA, HIPAA, applicable state education regulations, and professional practice standards.
Maintain documentation, evaluation reports, counseling records, and IEP documentation in compliance with federal and state timelines and procedural requirements.
Uphold professional boundaries and confidentiality in remote interactions and digital service platforms.
Maintain active licensure in the states where services are provided and stay current with telepractice standards, ethical guidelines, and virtual assessment practices.
Participate in ongoing professional development to maintain licensure compliance and high-quality remote service delivery.
Perform additional duties as assigned in alignment with organizational and student service needs.